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· Bryan Ke
Police Find Body of Missing Chinese Doctorate Student in London
Sihong Yan, a Chinese doctorate student at King’s College in London who disappeared about two weeks ago, was found dead at a Westminster address on Wednesday, according to the authorities. The 35-year-old student, originally from Shenyang in Liaoning Province, was last seen at…
· Bryan Ke
Tony Hsieh Was Trapped in Storage Unit During Fatal Fire, Died of Smoke Inhalation, Police Say
Former Zappos CEO Anthony Hsieh was trapped inside a storage unit during a fire in a Connecticut home and later died as a result of complications due to accidental smoke inhalation, police revealed on Monday. The New London Police Department confirmed that the 46-year-old…
· Maina Chen
Uncle Roger Physically Assaulted While Walking Home in London
Nigel Ng, known for his Uncle Roger persona, claims he was assaulted while walking back to his home on Friday. Angry Stranger: The London-based Malaysian comedian posted about the incident to his Instagram stories where he says a “random guy” punched him in the face.
· Carl Samson
New SF Police Unit to Tackle Hate Crimes Against Minority Communities
The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) has a new unit focused on supporting diverse communities, Mayor London Breed announced last week. Created under the department’s Community Engagement Division, the Community Liaison Unit specifically aims to help “victims of hate crimes…
· Bryan Ke
Teen Pleads Guilty in Coronavirus-Related Attack on Singaporean Student in London
A 15-year-old boy has pleaded guilty for attacking a Singaporean student in London on February 24 in a coronavirus-related attack. The unnamed boy pleaded guilty to wounding or causing grievous bodily harm without intent at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court, according to BBC.
· Bryan Ke
London Restaurateur’s Tires Slashed in Coronavirus-Related Attack
Geoff Leong, a celebrity restaurateur based in London, England and owner of Dumplings’ Legend, experienced firsthand the racism brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic after his car tires were slashed. Leong encountered the damage to his car on April 22 when he was about to drive…
· Carl Samson
‘Did You Just Call Me a P*ki?’: South Asian Man Knocks Down Alleged Racist in London
One man in London found himself knocked flat on the ground after allegedly using racist language in an encounter with a man of South Asian descent. The incident, which appears to be filmed by the South Asian man, reportedly occurred near the East London Mosque in the Borough of…
· Carl Samson
‘Go Back to China!’: Asian American Chef Says She Was Assaulted, Told She Had Coronavirus in London
In another incident of apparent racism and xenophobia towards Asians, a chef and entrepreneur in London recalled being physically and verbally assaulted on the street for “having coronavirus.” Angie Mar, owner of restaurant and cocktail bar The Beatrice Inn, was minding her own…
· Carl Samson
Suspects Who Attacked Singaporean Student in Coronavirus Panic in London Revealed
The Singaporean student brutally attacked in London last week has gone a step closer to justice as the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) releases surveillance photos of four men believed to be responsible for the incident. Jonathan Mok, 23, was walking along Oxford Street around…
· Carl Samson
Singaporean Student Brutally Attacked By Group for ‘Spreading Coronavirus’ in London
A Singaporean student in London has become one of the latest victims of racist and xenophobic attacks on Asians in the course of the global coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. The incident, which was caught on video, occurred at approximately 9:15 p.m. on Feb. 24, when Jonathan Mok…
· Ryan General
39 Bodies Found in U.K. Truck Include 10 Teenagers, Police Reveal
After weeks of investigation, local authorities in Essex say they have identified all 39 people whose dead bodies were discovered inside a refrigerated trailer in southeast England. In a statement released by Essex police on Thursday, it was confirmed that the eight women and 31…
· Bryan Ke
Police Arrest Suspect Behind Brutal Attack on Elderly Men in SF Chinatown, 2 Still at Large
One of the three suspects who viciously attacked two elderly leaders of the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association has been arrested in San Francisco. Police arrested Dashawn Pierson in connection to the crime committed on crowded Stockton and Pacific Avenue in San…
· Carl Samson
London Designer Slammed for Using Hindu Goddess in Clothing Line
A print fashion designer in London has been accused of cultural appropriation after using images of the Hindu warrior goddess Durga for a line of clothing released earlier this year. Sera Ulger, based in Dalston, East London released a swimsuit, jacket, and a pair of trousers…
· Ryan General
Beyoncé Stuns at London ‘Lion King’ Premier in Vietnamese Designer’s Dress
Beyoncé recently attended the “Lion King” red carpet premiere in London wearing a custom yellow gown by renowned Vietnamese designer Cong Tri Nguyen. View this post on Instagram Beyoncé in CONG TRI custom at THE LION KING PREMIERE⚡️ Special Thanks to @beyonce @zerinaakers…
· Bryan Ke
Undefeated Mongolian Boxer Wins IBO World Featherweight Title
Mongolian boxer Tugstsogt Nyambayar became the International Boxing Organization World Featherweight champion after defeating Claudio Marrero in a 12-round match for the vacant spot last month. Nyambayar, a 2012 Olympic silver medalist, won the title by a 12-round unanimous…
· Ryan General
Man Caught on Video Having Racist Meltdown Towards Asian Couple on London Train
A male passenger aboard a London train subjected an Asian couple to a racist tirade last week, telling them to “get back to your own country, you cunts!” The unidentified man, who was described as having a Scottish accent, reportedly kept harassing the couple for about 10…
· Bryan Ke
Emperor’s Robe From Qing Dynasty to Fetch Up to $191,000 at London Auction
A robe that allegedly belonged to one of the emperors of China’s Qing Dynasty is going up for auction in London, England. The robe, which dates back to the Qianlong Emperor who ruled China from 1711 to 1799, is being estimated to fetch between £100,000 to £150,000 ($127,000 to…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese Journalist Called the ‘Modern Mulan’ Charged With Assault After London Conference
Kong Linlin, the London-based Chinese journalist from China’s state-owned broadcasting network CCTV, has been charged with assault after she allegedly slapped one of the Conservative Party members at the annual conference in late September. West Midland Police…
· Carl Samson
Meet the First British Bangladeshi Male Model at London Fashion Week
Ramzan Miah made history as the first male British Bangladeshi model to appear at the London Fashion Week (LFW) in September. The 25-year-old from Luton, Bedfordshire has been modeling since he was 17, but only joined a fashion agency three months ago, when his agent encouraged…
· Ryan General
Excited Customers Wait 17 Hours in Massive Line For Jollibee’s London Opening
Over a thousand eager customers lined up 17 hours ahead of the opening of Jollibee’s first restaurant in London.